Riga Old Town Walking Tour: Explore History, Art Nouveau Architecture, and Local Cuisine

The Riga Old Town pedestrian tour takes place daily at 10.30! This comprehensive tour includes real local narratives about the history of Riga and Latvia, an introductory overview of art nouveau architecture, advice on local cuisine, and suggestions for further exploration in Riga! Feel free to participate - it’s both educational and enjoyable.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Riga Town Hall Square - Delight in the views of the central square in Riga’s Old Town and hear fascinating tales about the buildings surrounding it!
  • St. Peter’s Church - Marvel at the tallest church tower in not just Riga, but the entire Baltic region, and discover an incredible true story about it!
  • St. John’s Church - Appreciate the…
What's Included
  • Guided entertaining storytelling
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the guide
Additional Information
  • All dogs are allowed on the tour, if they are on the leash!
Location
Grēcinieku iela 18
Grēcinieku iela
Travelers will find our representative wearing a green T-shirt or like with a sign of our company name. It is advised to arrive up to 10 min before the start of the tour as we will start the tour on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rhegzhotmomma84
Apr 19, 2026
Rigga Old Town walking Tour with Jimmy - I had a fantastic experience on the Rigga Old Town walking tour with "Jimmy" from Go Penguin from the start, he brought so much energy and knowledge that made the whole area come alive in a way I wouldn’t have experienced on my own. Jimmy shared great insights into the history, culture, and hidden details of Al Rigga and the surrounding old town streets, while also keeping things fun and relaxed. The pace was comfortable, with plenty of time to take in the sights, ask questions, and enjoy the atmosphere. What really stood out was how personable and engaging Jimmy was he made me feel welcome and connected throughout the tour. It felt less like a guided tour and more like exploring the city with a friend who genuinely loves what he does. I’d highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Dubai who wants a more authentic, local perspective of the old town area. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip!
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Catherine_c
Apr 14, 2026
Cathy in Riga - Wear comfortable shoes. Old Riga is all cobblestone. Lovely experience. My guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged asking questions.
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Kerrijl
Apr 10, 2026
Great walking tour with Baiba - We learned a lot on the walking tour - it was a great start to our time in Riga. The background on the cat house and how it came to be was priceless. Baiba was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and gave us plenty of time to ask questions. Highly recommend.
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Chloe_h
Apr 5, 2026
Great tour - main sites covered - Great experience enabling us to easily see the main sites of Riga! Pace was good and good explanations given to accompany the sites.
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Gary_h
Apr 4, 2026
Great way to learn the history and city - Nice way to learn the city and the history. Good length and covered most of the Old Town. Also some good suggestion on things to do.
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Kristianoskar_b
Apr 1, 2026
Very interesting tour... - Very interesting tour where you will learn much about the history of Riga, as well as Latvia. The guide was very good.
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Guide50021327798
Apr 1, 2026
Well recommended - Zane the guide was great: friendly and smiling! (Sorry if I misspelled your name) 2 hours tour, ticking all the most important old town spots, with interesting information and further recommendations given. Well recommended!
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Passenger39909008111
Mar 24, 2026
History, architecture and personal recommendations - Diana was an excellent tour guide and it was easy to see why she does this as a hobby. (She shared with us she has a day job but her passion is tour guiding.) Not only did we get history, architecture but also restaurant, cafe, museum, and neighborhood recommendations. I ate at one of her recommended restaurants, cafes and went to one of her recommended museums and neighborhoods on my own. Definitely got more out of my Riga visit courtesy of Diana.
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A1008bl_
Apr 15, 2026
Tour canceled without notice – extra costs and poor communication - Very disappointing experience. The tour was canceled without any prior notice, and I only found out after arriving at the meeting point and waiting for over 20 minutes. I had traveled all the way from Jurmala specifically for this tour. I tried calling multiple times, but no one answered or my calls were declined. Only afterwards was I informed that the tour had been canceled the previous day. Although I received a refund for the tour, I was left covering €37.80 in taxi costs (€16.90 + €20.90), which were wasted due to their lack of communication. The company refused to take any responsibility for this. After my experience, I noticed that other customers have reported similar last-minute cancellations, which is very concerning. I would strongly advise others to be cautious when booking with this provider.
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Karen_suffolk09
Apr 8, 2026
Tour guide never turned up! - We arrived at the meet point at 10:15am for our 10:30am tour on a wet windy day. We waited and waited, 10;30am came, no tour guide. I telephoned twice, no answer. At 10:45am I received a text ‘due to health problems’ the tour was cancelled. So disappointing. If there had been a genuine health problem the guide/operator would have known this at least 30 minutes in advance, if not longer, and should have let us know rather than me chasing them. Letting us know 15 minutes after the tour start, when we were already cold and wet, was just unacceptable.
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).